Housekeeper
Facility: Renewal Falls Recovery Center
Location: Cedar Falls, IA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Day Shift | Weekend and Holiday Availability May Be Required
JOIN A MISSION THAT CHANGES LIVES!
At Renewal Falls Recovery Center, every member of our team plays an important role in creating an environment where healing and recovery can happen.
We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and compassionate Housekeeper to help maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, and comfortable environment for the individuals we serve and our team members.
In a substance use disorder treatment facility, cleanliness is more than appearance — it directly supports patient safety, dignity, infection prevention, and the overall treatment experience.
About Us
Renewal Falls Recovery Center provides behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment designed to help individuals build a strong foundation for long-term recovery.
Our team is committed to creating an environment where every patient is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. We work together across departments to provide safe, high-quality care while supporting individuals as they take meaningful steps toward healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Why You Should Join Us
- Purpose-Driven Work: Your work helps create a safe and welcoming environment for individuals beginning their recovery journey.
- Team Environment: Be part of a supportive team where every role contributes to excellent patient care.
- Meaningful Impact: A clean, comfortable treatment environment promotes dignity, safety, and healing.
- Professional Growth: Join a growing behavioral health organization with opportunities to learn and develop.
- Competitive Compensation: Compensation is based on relevant experience, education, and overall qualifications.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees have access to a competitive health and welfare benefits package.
What You’ll Do
As a Housekeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, and overall appearance of the facility while following established infection-prevention and safety procedures.
Key responsibilities include:
- Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, common areas, offices, hallways, treatment spaces, and other assigned areas.
- Perform routine cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, disinfecting, and surface cleaning.
- Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces according to established infection-control procedures.
- Make beds and assist with changing linens as assigned.
- Collect, transport, wash, dry, fold, and distribute linens and laundry as needed.
- Empty trash and properly dispose of waste according to facility procedures.
- Maintain appropriate supplies in patient rooms, bathrooms, and common areas.
- Monitor housekeeping supplies and notify leadership when inventory is low.
- Safely use and store cleaning products, chemicals, equipment, and supplies.
- Follow all Safety Data Sheet (SDS), infection-control, and hazardous-material handling requirements.
- Identify and immediately report spills, damaged equipment, maintenance concerns, safety hazards, or potentially unsafe conditions.
- Follow appropriate procedures when cleaning areas that may contain bodily fluids or other potentially infectious materials.
- Assist with room preparation following patient discharge and prior to new admissions.
- Maintain housekeeping carts, storage areas, and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
- Respect patient privacy, dignity, and personal belongings while working in patient areas.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding patients and any information observed or overheard while working within the facility.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with patients, visitors, and team members.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with patients at all times.
- Follow facility safety, infection-prevention, emergency, and security procedures.
- Participate in required orientation, safety training, infection-control training, and other assigned education.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support facility operations and patient care.
Who You Are
The strongest Housekeepers understand that the environment we create matters.
You are someone who:
- Takes pride in keeping spaces clean, organized, and welcoming.
- Is dependable and arrives ready to contribute to the team.
- Notices details and addresses problems before they become larger issues.
- Understands the importance of cleanliness and infection prevention in a healthcare environment.
- Treats patients and coworkers with kindness and respect.
- Can work independently while also being part of a team.
- Maintains confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
- Is comfortable working around individuals who may be experiencing behavioral health or substance use disorder challenges.
- Can remain professional and compassionate in a treatment environment.
- Understands that every role contributes to patient safety and recovery.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous housekeeping, environmental services, janitorial, hospitality, healthcare, or residential-facility experience preferred.
- Previous experience in a healthcare, behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, hospital, or residential environment is a plus.
- Knowledge of basic cleaning, sanitation, and infection-control practices preferred.
- Ability to safely use cleaning equipment, disinfectants, and other housekeeping products.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Dependable attendance and ability to work assigned shifts, including weekends or holidays as needed.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
- Must successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings, orientation, safety training, and competency requirements.
Work Conditions & Physical Requirements
This position works in a residential behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment facility.
The position may require:
- Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, kneeling, and stooping.
- Pushing and pulling housekeeping carts and equipment.
- Regular lifting and carrying of supplies, linens, trash, and equipment.
- Ability to lift up to approximately 30 pounds independently and heavier items with assistance when appropriate.
- Frequent use of cleaning products and disinfectants.
- Wearing required personal protective equipment.
- Exposure to potentially infectious materials or bodily fluids requiring adherence to infection-control precautions.
- Working around patients who may be experiencing emotional distress, behavioral health symptoms, or challenges associated with early recovery.
- Working weekends, holidays, or varying schedules based on facility needs.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Compensation
Compensation is competitive and will be determined based on relevant experience, education, and overall qualifications for the position. Final compensation may also vary based on internal equity and market considerations.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. Benefits for eligible employees include:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Supplemental life insurance options
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Benefit eligibility and plan terms may vary based on employment status and applicable plan requirements.
Ready to Make a Difference?
You do not have to provide direct clinical care to make a meaningful difference in someone’s recovery.
If you take pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming spaces and want your work to contribute to something bigger, we would love to hear from you.
Join Renewal Falls Recovery Center and help us create an environment where individuals feel safe, respected, and supported as they work toward recovery.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Renewal Falls Recovery Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
